I am thrilled to be here. I am a CPRS (certified peer recovery specialist) and have experience in mental health as well as substance abuse both as a supportive mentor and as a fellow sufferer. I have experienced many different challenges in my journey through mental illness as well as drug and alcohol addiction. I have been involved in different twelve step groups and have worked through the steps myself. I have had some fantastic spiritual teachers along my journey as well that I am very grateful for and, I hope, pay homage to as I offer myself to others along their journey. I believe that by helping others we not only receive great personal reward but that we also complete the cycle of giving away what we were so freely given. I am a Buddhist, an empath, and recovering human being that knows the pain and suffering associated with life. I have personally experienced how life's sufferings can be lessened by simply having the ability to discuss the situation with another person and I am so grateful to be part of that transaction, here, on this platform. I believe that by offering my compassion to the members here I complete a cosmic system of action and equilibrium that will in turn be passed to you, the member, to help another. I wish a great day to everyone here and to those who are suffering I offer a kind attention and promise you all a mindful transaction that hopefully will allow me to take some of your weight and despair and allow you to find your own healing and peace. Thank you for showing yourself kindness today. Namaste!